The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will host a performance by the renowned chamber orchestra I Musici de MontrÈal on Thursday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m.†
The evening will include selections by Czech composer†Leo? Jan·?ek (1854-1928) and Russian composers Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) and Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881).†
"We have enjoyed a diverse season that included music of all varieties. We are pleased to finish up by hosting the wonderful chamber orchestra†I Musici de MontrÈal," Carolyn Franks, Director of the Whatley Center, said. "They are truly masters of their craft and a delight to listen to."
I Musici de MontrÈal has developed a well-deserved reputation as one of the world's finest chamber orchestras. Known for its gutsy, passionate music-making, I Musici de MontrÈal presents imaginative programs that draw on repertoire spanning the centuries. In nearly ninety concerts a year at home and on tour, the orchestra's precision, cohesion, brio, and distinctive sound charm audiences and critics.†Fanfare†magazine recently added its voice to the chorus of praise when it named I Musici de MontrÈal†"one of the best chamber orchestras in North America."
A 15-piece chamber orchestra with a vast repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary music, I Musici de MontrÈal was founded in 1983 by cellist and conductor Yuli Turovsky, who served as its conductor until May 2011. The orchestra?s exceptional quality drew early recognition and was named†Chamber Orchestra of the Year†by the Canadian Music Council. The ensemble has toured extensively in the last 27 years, giving audiences in 23 countries achance to fully appreciate the virtuosity and exceptional cohesion of its outstanding musicians and earning a distinguished reputation. Under the direction of Maestro Turovsky, the orchestra released more than 40 recordings, many of which have earned awards and distinctions both at home and abroad.
The show is sponsored by an anonymous individual in memory of Betty Whitlock. Tickets for†I Musici de MontrÈal are†$30 for adults and $10 for students. Reservations are recommended by†calling the Whatley Center box office at 903-434-8181, however, limited†tickets will be available at the door. For more information about this or†other upcoming events at the Whatley Center, visit www.ntcc.edu/whatley.
